Nick Galaxy has zero interest in helping anyone write a love story—especially not one about him. He’s a single dad with enough on his plate, and the last thing he needs is a curious, chatty author poking around in his past.
But when Ruby shows up on his doorstep, notebook in hand and determined smile on her face, resistance becomes… complicated.
She’s supposed to be here for research. Instead, she’s moving into the empty cabin on his property, asking personal questions, and somehow roping him into teaching her how to skate. He’s not looking for love—but she’s writing it into every inch of his life.
And the more time they spend on the ice, the harder it is to pretend she doesn’t already have his heart.
Lucky Shot is a grumpy/sunshine, single dad, forced proximity hockey romance with found family, banter, and spice—all wrapped up in a guaranteed happily ever after.
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🏒Review🏒 If Ruby is to continue her career as an author she needs to make some changes and that begins with editing one of her previous projects by changing the sport being featured from baseball to hocky. She is willing to make this adjustment and is looking forward to some insight from Nick, however when she arrives she realizes that he not only wasn’t aware of what was happening but that he didn’t like it as well.
Nick is a single father and a professional hockey player who likes his life just the way it is. The last thing he needs is an infuriating and intriguing woman to come into his life and create the havoc that she seems to bring with her. He was determined to keep his distance but the more time he spends with her the more he realizes that she might just be what was missing from his life.
This is a heartwarming story that features family, friends and fun. Her sunny personality is exactly who the cantankerous Nick needs and seeing them open their hearts to each other was delightful.
There’s nothing he won’t do to vindicate his brother, to stop the men who so callously allowed one man to destroy his family.
There’s no stopping him.
He was born for this. Born to hunt. Born to kill.
Born to avenge.
He is a Hunter of Gunmen.
Defend. Investigate. Secure.
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If this captivating series had to end then this is definitely the way for it to happen. Cash is determined to ensure that what he has gone through is not in vain and that the men responsible are held accountable for the havoc they have caused.
The team isn’t about to let him face this alone and are going to be there for him whether he agrees or not and the camaraderie between these men who have become family is unlike anything you have seen.
The surprises keep coming and the banter is humorous as Cash and the rest of the team take us on a ride you won’t soon forget.
I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
Some secrets are meant to be kept, but love will find a way.
Hearts and Hidden Secrets: A Family Romance Collection, a heat-filled, touching romance collection, part of the 1001 Dark Nights Trope Collection from New York Times & USA Today bestselling authors Devney Perry, Helena Hunting, Lauren Blakely & Tijan, is available now!
Some secrets are meant to be kept, but love will find a way. Hearts and Hidden Secrets explores the bonds of family and the mysteries that lie just beneath the surface. Whether it’s single parents, surprise pregnancies, or long-lost connections, these heartwarming stories show that love can heal even the deepest wounds.
Includes: Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry Where It Begins by Helena Hunting Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely and Jonah Bennett by Tijan
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The Dandelion Diary
“What’s the situation with the school? How big of a deal is this?” “There are no rules against a friendship.” “And what if I wanted more than friendship?” He relaxed in his chair, holding my gaze for a long moment. There was desire in his eyes. In his voice. Never in my life had anyone so clearly wanted me. Certainly not Luka. Yes, I wanted more than friendship. I wanted it so badly I ached. But… “It’s not allowed. Not while Katy is my student.” “All right.” He leaned forward, elbows to knees. “Friends.” “Friends.” I forced a smile despite my sinking heart. Standing, I made my way to the entryway, every step heavy like my shoes were wading through wet concrete. Jeff followed, taking my coat off the hook where he’d hung it earlier. Then he held it open, but instead of sliding my arms inside, I inched closer. “What if I wanted more than friendship?” I whispered. What if I wanted him to kiss me? Right here. Right now. No one in the world would have to know. Just…us. His eyes flared, his arms dropping to his sides, my coat still clutched in a hand. “Della,” he warned. “You’re shredding my willpower here. You’d better go before it snaps.” “Then give me my coat.” He didn’t move. So I closed the gap between us, feeling bold for the first time in my life. He made me comfortable enough to do that. To break the rules. To throw caution to the wind and just be desired. His scent, citrus with woodsy undertones, invaded my nose. Damn, but he smelled good. I was seconds away from rising up on my toes and pressing a kiss to the corner of his mouth when footsteps pounded down the stairs.
Where It Begins
“You don’t want to date me.” He cocks his head, a wry grin turning up the corner of his mouth. “I don’t?” I shake my head. “I’m a lot to deal with on a good day, and this verbal diarrhea stuff happens more than I’d like.” I need to stop talking. There are ten seconds left on the crosswalk. Nine. Eight… I bite my lips together and make another terrible decision to distract Sidney and to keep myself from spewing more nonsense. I grab his tie and push up on my toes, mashing my lips against his. For a moment, he stands there, unmoving and unresponsive. And then his palm settles on my lower back and he pulls me against him, the front of our bodies flush. His hand slides upwards, between my shoulder blades and then under my hair, gently upping the back of my head as he angles his and parts his lips. I do the same and his tongue slides against mine. And I completely forget that this was supposed to be a distraction tactic. I release his tie and run my hand over his firm chest and grip his shoulder. I’m still holding my coffee in the other hand, which isn’t the most convenient, but it’s half full and dropping it so I can wrap myself fully around this man is both wasteful and littering. So, I keep holding it with one hand and him with the other. Heat slams through my veins and desire makes everything below the waist tingle. I suck his bottom lip and he makes a low sound in the back of his throat when I follow with teeth. The sound of horns blaring and someone calling out, “Get a room!” as they pass reminds me we’re on the sidewalk, across the street from my work. I pull away and consider running across the street, but apparently, we’ve been making out so long the light has changed again. I open my mouth, but for once, no words come out. “I disagree.” Sidney’s eyes are hooded, and his gaze lingers on my lips. “With what?” “You said I don’t want to date you. And I disagree. I would very much like to see you again.”
Stud Finder
Dylan sets a hand on my arm. “Are you trying to seduce me?” “No,” I say quickly. Too quickly. I’m not trying to seduce him at all. I open the door, and a perfectly modulated blast of cool air greets us. We stroll across the navy carpet to a king-size bed perfectly appointed with a gorgeous white duvet and mountains of blue velvet pillows. I gesture to it, as if I’m a saleswoman, showing it off. “Tell me. Doesn’t this bed make you want to do everything on it?” Then, to demonstrate my point, I fall back onto it, like a snow angel. I prop myself on my elbows and meet his eyes. His green irises darken, and his lips part. He stares at me, and something shifts. The look in his eyes is no longer challenging. He’s not asking me to prove a point. His eyes are hungry. He stares as if he’s considering my question seriously, and I realize that maybe it does sound as if I’m trying to seduce him. I’ve pushed the limits here. I’m in a hotel room, trying to prove a point to a client, and in reality, my skirt is riding up my thighs, and I’m sprawled on a pristine, inviting bed. This kind of bed is designed not only for sleeping, but for the best kind of sex in the world—hotel sex. The kind of loud, dirty, wild sex you can have when you don’t have to make the bed in the morning. For a flash, I see Dylan hovering over me. Pinning my wrists. Pressing his body against mine. A wave of heat washes over me, and my skin is flush, my heart slamming hard against my chest. I want that. I want to feel that abandon. And that goes against my personal code of ethics as a matchmaker—thou shalt not fall for a client. I glance down, and see my skirt is riding up. It hits mid-thigh, revealing more of my legs. I tug it, and when I look up, Dylan is staring at me with darkened eyes. “Yeah. This bed makes me want to do everything on it.
Jonah Bennett
When I looked back up, my hand on the sink behind me, I saw a ghost. Well, not a ghost, but whoa. My eyes bulged, and my heart dropped. “You’re…” Jonah Bennett.” My brain clicked, and I clamped my mouth shut, two seconds from spilling and showing how much of a stalker I was. His hotness had not dimmed at all. Jesus. This guy just got better. It was such a shitty thing for me to think, but grief made him sizzle. He had a five o’clock shadow going, and the whole angry/stricken vibe just emanated from him. I was speechless, and I was never speechless. I always had something to say. Might’ve been why my brain was working overtime. God. I wanted to have this guy’s children. I was hungry for him. So embarrassing. He raised an eyebrow, watching me. He stood over me, perfect position for, you know… Here I was on my knees—and there went another staccato drumline in my lady parts. My clit was getting in on the action. I needed a life. That was my problem. First time leaving the state, taking time off, and here I was: about wetting myself because I was hot for a grieving guy who looked like he wanted to murder me.
Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry – Katy loves her father deeply and only wants him to be happy and is more than happy to play matchmaker between him and Katy, her teacher. From their first meeting the feelings between them are undeniable but anything between them is off limits between a teacher and a student’s father. Let the fun begin!
Where It Begins by Helena Hunting – Skye has always been a single mother to her 15-year-old daughter Violet and Sidney is a widower who life is centered around his 17-year-old son Miller. A chance encounter at a coffee shop brings them together and the sparks fly but balancing their children and their romance is not without its challenges.
Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely – Dylan is the sexy, successful and slightly geeky owner of a tech company who has been searching for the woman of his dreams and figures his best chance is an online ad. Evie is best friends with Dylan’s sister who sees the ad and wants to help but that involves some practice outings and determining what exactly he is looking for in a woman but what happens if the matchmaker falls for her match?
Jonah Bennett by Tijan – Even though he was part of a mafia family that wasn’t the life he wanted until the death of his fiancé changes everything. Carson is a forensic technician who meets Jonah on the worst day of his life. When fate brings them together once again there is no going back despite the situation they find themselves in.
It is great to have these stories in one collection.
I need a husband. Jensen needs a business makeover. A marriage of convenience should solve both our problems.
Moving back to Coal Haven should have been simple—start my tutoring business, settle into the historic house my grandmother left me, and move on from my past. But there’s a catch: I can’t claim the house unless I’m married.
Jensen Hollis. My childhood rival. The guy I spent years trying to outdo. The one who married our mutual friend while I watched from the sidelines. Now he’s divorced, a single dad, and—somehow—my only option.
It’s a perfect arrangement. A temporary marriage. One year with no feelings involved. At least, that was the plan… until playing house starts to feel a little too real.
❤️𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐜𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖! He’s the cop who picked her up off the street. She’s the runaway who needed a place to stay. Nate Driving the streets at night, I never expected to find Harper in need of dry clothes and a place to stay. I should have taken her to the local shelter or put her up in a motel for the night. I should not have taken her back to my house, but I did. I shouldn’t have touched her, but I did. Now there is no going back, I will risk it all to keep her. Harper When I heard my dad’s plans for me, I made the split-second decision to run. I had nothing more than what I could fit in my backpack. Living on the streets, hiding from my dad, is no fun, and when I see that cop car pull up, I think it’s all over. I wasn’t expecting Nate to give me a place to sleep and some warm food, or the way he warmed my body in more ways than one. But my dad won’t give up, and now Nate is in his crosshairs too.
❤️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 ✔️ Small Town ✔️ Instalove ✔️ Cop Romance ✔️ Age Gap ✔️ Forced Proximity
❤️Review To avoid the future that her father has planned for her that she doesn’t want Harper has left and is now homeless hoping that he won’t be able to help her. When a police officer approaches her she is afraid that he will send her back to father but instead he does the opposite.
While on patrol Nate comes across Harper and realizes she is not safe on the street. Once he hears her backstory he takes her back to his home and convinces her to stay with him until she is 18 and can control her life which is only two nights. He is determined to protect and includes from himself.
A little suspense, great chemistry and a man who would do anything for the woman he loves.
Esme The last thing I expect to find on my small Texas ranch is a Hollywood heartthrob. Add in a mishap with a cactus, some very silly pants and tabloid picture that puts me in a very compromising position. Now I’ve gone from complete obscurity to being the fake girlfriend of Abel Cartwright. The good news is my new notoriety has made my Cactus Girl brand of gourmet foods a household name. The bad news is I’m not so sure my heart is strong enough to withstand a man like Abel.
Abel I came to this tiny Texas town to escape the noise of Hollywood. And to repair things with my twin brother.Instead, I got rescued by a feisty ranch girl with a ridiculous hat and a wicked smile. Esme Morales is the most genuine person I’ve ever met—and the one thing I can’t risk corrupting. But every time she laughs, every time she looks at me like I’m not Abel the Movie Star… I’m one step closer to giving her my heart. Even if it costs me everything.
❤️𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 ✔️Hollywood Heartthrob ✔️Plus-size Ranch Girl ✔️Insta-Attraction ✔️Small Town ✔️Compromising Position ✔️Found Family ✔️Laugh Out Loud ✔️Steamy ✔️Fake Relationship ✔️Mishap with a Cactus
❤️Review To make attempts to his brother’s fiancé Abel finds himself on Esme’s ranch when he finds himself covered in prickles. When Esme comes to his rescue he is drawn to her and wants to protect her from the media frenzy that ensues when they are caught in what appears to be a private moment.
Esme is determined to ensure her family’s ranch remains viable. The last thing she thinks she needs is the attention of a famous actor even if he is the one person truly sees and appreciates the woman that she is.
Even though Esme and Abel appear to be complete opposites the feelings between them couldn’t be more real. He shows her that she is perfect just the way she is and isn’t about to let anyone or anything come between them.
When I find out I could lose my bookstore, I make a deal with the devil to save it, not realizing I would end up in bed with the last person I ever thought I’d be hot and sweaty with…
Fletcher St. James
Even at twenty-four, he’s a spoiled brat. He believes the whole world owes him something, and he really needs to be put in his place.
When his wealthy, power-hunger father propositions me with something I desperately need in exchange for teaching his son a little responsibility, it’s an offer I can’t refuse.
After all, there’s nothing I enjoy more than humbling an arrogant man and bringing him to his knees.
This should be a piece of cake.
But one thing I didn’t expect was how much Fletcher would enjoy it… Or how much that would turn me on. The tension quickly boils over, and before I know it, we’re giving in to our illicit desires, consequences be damned.
I crave the feeling of his body against mine, and the needy sounds he makes right before he begs.
But more than that, I can’t get enough of the little things, like the way the golden sun looks reflecting off his green eyes in the morning, or how beautiful his vulnerability is.
And when his touch becomes my safe space, bringing out a softer side of me I’ve kept locked away for too long, it’s impossible to remember why this is wrong.
When the secrets come out about the lascivious things we indulge in behind closed doors, will it be worth it, or will this deal end up costing me everything?
Atlas is a successful businessman who is always there for anyone he cares about. When he meets Lily he can’t deny the feelings for her, but he is also unprepared for how to deal with them. He knows that she is reluctant about letting him into her life, but he is determined to show her that she can trust him with her heart and her secrets.
At Lily is a successful musician who is trying to balance her career and her secrets. She believes that with so many obstacles between them the best decision would be to keep him at a distance however she wasn’t prepared for his determination and charm however their demanding careers aren’t the only things they will need to overcome.
The way that Atlas reacts around Lily is both swoony and humorous while Lily was cautious which caused some turmoil but the feelings between them were never in doubt and when it really mattered he and their friends were there for her when it mattered most.
Meet Kat Mizera:
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.
Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.
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USA TODAY bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California.
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Genre/Tropes: Grumpy Cowboy x Sunshine Cowgirl / Older Brother’s Best Friend / Suspense in a Small town / On the run / Forced proximity / Obsessive bodyguard that dabbles in stalking and kidnapping
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This entire mess started when my older brother’s best friend got hired to be my bodyguard.
Colton Keller has been keeping an eye on me ever since he came to live on our ranch. The wall of muscle wrapped in mysterious darkness has spoken less than five words to me in the same amount of years.
But now that Colton’s position is official, he follows me like a reclusive shadow. I try to ditch him at every turn, but he never lets me get too far.
Just as I’m about to get more creative with my evasive maneuvers, a threat to my safety pushes him to the extreme.
Colton
I’m obsessed with my best friend’s younger sister. There’s no other way to describe my desire for Bianca Benson.
It’s another secret saddled to me.
But then her brother assigns me to watch over the reckless rodeo princess, as if I haven’t been doing that already.
What started as an obligation to protect her has grown into a necessity.
It’s the only part of her that’s mine.
At least until my past resurfaces to haunt me.
Bianca bucks my restrictive methods as complications force my hand. She wants answers that I’m not ready to share.
I’ll only surrender once she’s ready to admit the truth.
My infatuation might’ve started it, but hers will save us.
About the Author:
Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 best-selling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.
She’s a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. There’s nothing quite like an epic happily ever after. When she’s not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and kiddos. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.
Broody heroes are Harloe’s favorite to write. Her romances are swoony and emotional with plenty of heat. All of her books are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
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